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Tide 28 News Update 16th August 2006

My son Michael, is hoping to become the youngest person ever to sail single handed across the Atlantic.

To make this possible we are taking a pair of Tide 28s; Mike in one and myself shadowing in another.

We plan to leave Gibraltar on November 18th and arrive in Antigua approximately 4 weeks, 3500 miles later.

We hope to raise loads of money for BBC Children in Need and RYA Sailability.

We have set up a web site, www.sailmike.com with more information and if you do feel able to offer any support, all contributions will be gratefully received.

We will be taking Mikes boat to the Southampton Boat Show on Friday 15th Sunday 24th September, so if you are able to make it, please say, Hello'. We will be on stand F13 and delighted to see you.

Tide Marine Limited

If you would like to see the Tide28 loking like a bigger Mac26X/M
there is a great video on www.tide28.com

Any takers for a Mac sail across the pond! (its only 2ft shorter after all)

Cheers

Morris
hullaballoo 26X99 UK

Admittedly, the Tide 28 is a nice boat, but at roughly twice the price of a Mac, it dang well should be!

Vaya con Dios on your trip, though!

A big difference with the Mac, though: it is a B CE marked boat, so it can stand waves up to 4 meters (12 feet) and winds up to 8B (35 knots). I have not seen it in a show, but I guess it will be quite more robust....

Value Added tax is way Big Boat Bucks for this box of Tide!
Nice Boat, but you could have a really nice MacGregor on each side of the Atlantic.
You can do the Math..Note the engine price is excluded to be added in later!

2006 PRICE LISTDescription Ex VAT Inc VAT
Complete boat ready to sail incl. self tacking jib and main 30,595.75 35,950.00
Factory finished anti-fouling 825.53 970.00
Asymmetric sail 600.00 705.00
Asymetric halyard, sheets, cleats & blocks 336.17 395.00
Roller furling gear 451.06 530.00 inc
Lazy jacks 59.57 70.00
Boom cover 119.15 140.00
Furling cover 195.74 230.00
Sprayhood 676.60 795.00
Sea toilet 451.06 530.00
Chemical toilet (electric flush) 102.13 120.00
Compass with light 136.17 160.00
Boarding ladder 195.74 230.00
Cockpit cushions 336.17 395.00
Scatter cushions/pillows 51.06 60.00
Cockpit matting 165.96 195.00
Trailer 2,548.94 2,995.00
Trailer spare wheel 80.85 95.00
Rachet straps (2 sets) 38.30 45.00
Windex 34.04 40.00
Self-tailing electric winch 1,697.87 1,995.00
Electric bilge pump with auto sensor 136.17 160.00
Speed/log/depth indicator 395.74 465.00
Shore supply battery charger and socket 178.72 210.00
240-12V Wave inverter 106.38 125.00
13HP Inboard motor 7,655.32 8,995.00
Outboard motor (price on application)
Bespoke fittings (price on application)
Delivery (price on application)
TOTAL


Terms: 50 non-returnable deposit with signed order. 33% stage payment for commencement of works. 33% stage payment on completion of Hull, Deck and Liner moulding. Balance by cleared cheque, bank draft or BACS payment due upon handover in Cowes, Isle of Wight.

I think you and your son are both to be commended. Not only will it be the youngest crossing, but notably in a trailor/power sailer. Are you outfitted with the 18 hp diesels, and how does that change the sailing habits. It does look like they carry a lot of sail? We all wish you well, I'm sure.

I like the half tonne retractable keel! I plan on adding more weight to mine.

Hmm,

I think this boat might be the perfect dream remedy for my chronic case of 2-foot-itis!!!!!!!



- Andy

The cost is actually quite a bit more than double.

The prices listed on the Tide 28 page are Great Britain Pounds. If you look at the bottom of the page the deposit is listed as 50. I just ran the 35950 through a currency converter that uses real time currency values, and the cost of the basic boat with VAT added is $67781.08.

I have been on one of these boats, at last years boat show! I very nearly bought one because it is a fantastic boat. The only reason i did not was because our 2000X came up at the right price. I happen to think it is worth the extra money and would love to have one.............alas reality check............I do not have 50K to throw at it.

Good luck guys and part of me wishes I was comming too in a third 28.

Leon AKA Mork

I just ran the 35950 through a currency converter that uses real time currency values, and the cost of the basic boat with VAT added is $67781.08.

I just did the same for Canadian $ and came up with 76,228.70
For that kind of money I would want more than a skinny 8 foot wide boat.
Getting it delivered to the PNW would really increase the cost.
I am sure I could get a much better bargain here and an even better bargain south of the 49th and sail it back here. But as with most products from Britain it is the currency difference that makes them expensive, those Land Rovers do not justify their cost I'll take any North American vehicle at a lesser cost. Ever investigate the cost of a vacation there??? it is very expensive to buy even basic items in Britain, it is simply not affordable for the average joe.

Hey,

Here's a thought... you could, perhaps, pick-up a used boat from Morimaro after they sail across the Atlantic. They don't need 2 boats going back to Great Britain, so perhaps he'll sell you a used Tide 28 at a discount! Plus, he'll have all the necessary papers so that your boat will be legal in the EU, just in case you want to sail across the Atlantic some day.

I can't afford a Tide 28, even with a $10,000 discount and I seriously don't think that he'll want to discount the boat more than that. But, if a couple thousand dollars difference will make the difference in your purchase decision, then, I say, go for it!

I looks like a more solid boat than the Mac, but you would probably need more than a $2000 Ford Ranger to tow it (that's what I'm using).

Good luck,
tomasrey88.